Things are changing in the military, albeit at the pace of molasses. The newest change will come in the form of an updated Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT).
Out with the old three event test, including two minutes of sit-ups, two minutes of pushups and a two mile run, and in with the new. The new APFT, if the changes are approved, will lead to a new five event test. This test would include a 1.5 mile run (like the Air Force and Navy, but half of the Marine Corps 3 mile run), a 60 yard shuttle run, one minute of "the rower," one minute of push ups and a long jump event.
A second, pre-combat portion will administered prior to soldiers being deployed. This will include a battle-buddy drag, an obstacle course and a quarter mile run in combat gear.
APFT, meet the President's Challenge.
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